Milk And Honey Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Milk And Honey Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pork loin chops thick cut, bone in. 1 to 1-1/2 pounds each; 3 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup honey; 1/4 cup salt; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 shallots mediums, roughly chopped; 5 cloves garlic roughty chopped; apple; chips

Servings: persons

2 pork loin chops thick cut, bone in. 1 to 1-1/2 pounds each
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup honey
1/4 cup salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 shallots mediums, roughly chopped
5 cloves garlic roughty chopped
apple
chips

1
Mix the milk, water, and stock together in a large bowl.
2
Stir in honey, salt and mustard until dissolved.
3
Add bay leaves, peppercorns, shallots and garlic.
4
Pat the porkchops dry, place in a shallow non-reactive vessel, and cover with the brine mixture.
5
Place in the refrigerator and allow to brine for at least 12 and up to 48 hours.
6
Remove pork from brine and allow to air dry for 10 min while you prepare the smoker.
7
Smoke for 1 hour over apple wood at approx. 200 degrees Fahrenheit, turning over once midway through.
8
During the final minutes of smoking, prepare the hottest grill you can.
9
Transfer the chops to the grill.
10
Mark for 2 minutes, rotate, mark two minutes more, then turn the chops over.
11
Cook until medium rare, 4-6 additional minutes depending on the heat of your grill.
12
Remove from grill and let rest 7 minutes under a foil tent.
13
Carve the tenderloin medallion from the bone and keep whole.
14
Remove the strip side of the chop from the bone and slice perpendicular to the bone side.

570

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pork loin chops thick cut, bone in. 1 to 1-1/2 pounds each, 3 cups milk, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Milk And Honey Brined Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Milk And Honey Brined Pork Chops

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